November 17, 2020 Early Arms & Militaria: Age of Exploration, Empire & Revolution
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THE MILITARY REGISTER; OR NEW AND COMPLETE LISTS OF All his Majesty's LAND FORCES AND MARINES for the Year 1768. London: Printed for J. Almon, [nd, but 1767]. 12mo. 166 pp., including folding plates and index. Bound in full period calf with raised bands, gilt lines, and red morocco spine label with gilt lettering. This is the rarer, pocket-sized Army List for 1768 on the eve of the American Revolution. It contains a full list of the British Army and Marine officers, with all general and field officers by seniority, followed by regiments and corps of the army, noting the geographical duty stations and all officers serving therein by seniority in army and regiment, followed by half-pay lists of retired officers, and an index to all currently serving officers. CONDITION: Binding very good, with one noticeable rub mark on front board; light toning, primarily to end papers and title page. JLK